Reactive HypoglycemiaA forum to discover and discuss blood group disorders where hypoglycemic episodes are symptomatic.Sun, 07 Jun 2020 09:54:18 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 09:54:18 +0000Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Communityhttps://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/reactive-hypoglycemia.70/
Glucose Tolerance Test ResultsSat, 06 Jun 2020 20:49:23 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/glucose-tolerance-test-results.174800/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/glucose-tolerance-test-results.174800/invalid@example.com (YMF12)YMF12
I’m not a diabetic and my fasting glucose is generally around 5.0. Before last summer I was healthy but then one night I woke up shaking uncontrollably and sweating and feeling dreadful. This happened a few more times, always around two...

Tom]]>4Hypos after ExerciseFri, 22 May 2020 15:08:38 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypos-after-exercise.174200/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hypos-after-exercise.174200/invalid@example.com (LisaHolly)LisaHolly
Need some help with exercise.
I was diagnosed 2 years ago with RH and I follow a low carbohydrate diet, eat every 2 to 3 hours and take 1000mg of metformin.

I used to be able to exercise for an hour and be fine (before RH) but nowadays I really have to watch the amount of time and what I do. The more cardio intensive it is the worse my blood sugar drops. I can now only manage 5 to 10 mins of cycling or just 20 mins of weights. And I always have low blood sugar afterwards (between 3...

Hypos after Exercise]]>19Crashes after carbs- is this RH?Thu, 21 May 2020 00:18:49 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/crashes-after-carbs-is-this-rh.174365/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/crashes-after-carbs-is-this-rh.174365/invalid@example.com (Millie_)Millie_Crashes after carbs- is this RH?]]>5I think i may have RHFri, 01 May 2020 16:24:42 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-think-i-may-have-rh.173959/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/i-think-i-may-have-rh.173959/invalid@example.com (stayingalive29)stayingalive29Hi All,

I've just made this account as I'm curious to see if anybody can shine any light on my current situation.

I've had this "issue" for a few years now but it wasn't as common as its become now. If i dont eat within 4-5 hours of my last meal i start getting quite bad symptoms of RH ( shakiness, sweating, dizziness, light-headed, confusion). I try to manage it by eating smaller meals more frequent throughout the day but now that we are in lockdown im starting to see more...

I think i may have RH]]>9Want to introduce more carbs on KetoWed, 29 Apr 2020 14:01:16 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/want-to-introduce-more-carbs-on-keto.173593/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/want-to-introduce-more-carbs-on-keto.173593/invalid@example.com (tom2pin)tom2pin
I've used guar...

Want to introduce more carbs on Keto]]>29Woke up with a bad hypoMon, 27 Apr 2020 15:01:44 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/woke-up-with-a-bad-hypo.173886/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/woke-up-with-a-bad-hypo.173886/invalid@example.com (swttbsy5)swttbsy54Tests for RHSat, 25 Apr 2020 21:06:55 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tests-for-rh.170872/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tests-for-rh.170872/invalid@example.com (SarahTee)SarahTeeWhat tests should be done to diagnose (or rule out) RH?]]>204.8 to 3.9 after eatingThu, 23 Apr 2020 20:02:18 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/4-8-to-3-9-after-eating.173797/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/4-8-to-3-9-after-eating.173797/invalid@example.com (Porffor)Porffor
I am on bipolar medication and have diabetes fasting tests, however not had one for some time. And given the current situation in the world, I thought I'd take my own bloods to check all OK.

Today is first day. Waking / fasted was 4.8

After a bowl of cereal, semi milk and a cuppa tea with 1 sugar.
2 hours reading 3.9

How often should I test?

I was expecting a rise. However reading a bit. A few things are making me wonder.

If I wait, my BG recovers to 5 by hour 4, but I feel shaky, ill and get the brain fog for that hour. So is this RH? Or just a bit of poor control after eating carbs? I generally follow a lowish carb diet, and control my BG quite well, HBA1c generally 36-38 over the last 3 tests.

My GP dismisses it as just 'how it is' and not to worry about it. Yes, yes I know...

Is this RH?]]>10Tired At NightSun, 19 Apr 2020 16:22:28 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tired-at-night.173728/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/tired-at-night.173728/invalid@example.com (julietootime)julietootime
I have been diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia for several years and been managing fine. I have 5 small regular meals a day, limiting my carbohydrate intake, increasing my fats and fibre.

However after my last meal at 9pm i always go very tired, even if i make it smaller and try have it earlier. Sometimes this leads me to fall asleep without cleaning my teeth which is not good. Does anyone know any foods (snacks) or vitamins that might help to give...

Tired At Night]]>2Adrenaline surgesSun, 19 Apr 2020 07:38:09 +0000https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/adrenaline-surges.173710/
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/adrenaline-surges.173710/invalid@example.com (KarenTh)KarenTh
Before being diagnosed with RH I had no real problems operating...

I've used it for years for various things and its been amazing.... recently I've felt a little wobbly and anxious with it. I'm yet to get a glucometer so not sure whats going on. I do know it has an effect on blood glucose in terms of lowering it but not sure how much.

Definitely getting a glucometer to test but thought I'd see if anyone else...